Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Per Diem

Select Specialty Hospital; Wheeling (WV); On-site; USD 37,505 - 53,416; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k eligibility

Employee assistance program

Extensive orientation program

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital in Wheeling is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for a Per Diem position. This role involves treating patients, monitoring their responses to therapy, and collaborating closely with Occupational Therapists in a supportive environment.

As part of our commitment to exceptional care, the COTA will utilize a patient-centric approach in a newly established therapy department. Candidates must hold the required state licensure and BLS certification to provide compassionate and quality care for our patients.

Qualifications

• Must hold current state licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Completion of BLS certification required within first 90 days or as mandated.
• Experience with patients with complex needs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual patient therapy regimens under OT supervision.
• Monitor and modify treatment plans as required during sessions.
• Complete documentation as per department policy.
• Participate in continuing education and in-services.

Skills

Patient therapy regimens

Monitoring treatment response

Collaboration with Occupational Therapist

Documentation skills

Education

Current state licensure as Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days

Job description

Position: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Location: Select Specialty Hospital - Wheeling

Schedule: Per Diem, Monday-Friday

Compensation: $33.00 per hour

Help build our new therapy department! We are bringing our therapy services in house and looking for talented therapists to join our team.

Select Specialty Hospital is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. We help patients during some of the most vulnerable, painful moments of their lives - and Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA) play a central role in providing compassionate, excellent care every step of the way.

Why Join Us

• Start Strong: Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
• Opportunity for Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities
• Foster Well-being: We offer benefits which support the financial, work/life and emotional well-being of you and your family members. Part time/Per Diem positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year. We also offer our employee assistance program to part time employees.
• Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care
• Reporting directly to the Occupational Therapist, you will be treating patients with complex needs and challenging diagnoses.
• Conducting individual patient therapy regimens under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist (OT).
• Monitoring patient's response to treatment and modifying treatment during sessions as indicated in collaboration with an OT.
• Completing appropriate documentation according to department policies and procedures.
• Participating in departmental, hospital, and community continuing education seminars and in-services.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant required.
• Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required or as required by state regulations.